Online Classes

At Move The Beat, the health and safety of our clients, staff and everyone's families comes first. With that in mind we have decided to pause in-studio group dance lessons until the social distancing recommendations have ended. We are now offering private dance lessons & group dance classes LIVE online with your favorite instructors!

Private Dance LessonsDo not worry about skipping a beat or falling behind on your personal dance goals! Your instructors are available for private dance lessons from the comfort and safety of your home. Same format as your previous lessons, the only difference being your instructor will be teaching you through this screen! Please call or text to schedule your private dance lesson ~ Monday-Friday 9am-9pm ~ 630-476-9535. For more information on Move The Beat's Private Dance Lessons, please click here.

Group Dance ClassesWe are very excited to be able to offer some of our most popular group classes LIVE every week! Log on and join the live feed when you can or enroll for the multi-week classes and be sent a personalized invitation. Group classes online are a great way to get in some exercise, learn a fun new combo, and catch up with classmates all from the safety of your home! For more information on Move The Beat's Group Dance Classes, please click here.

​How To/FAQI want to join a class, what now?All you need is your choice of device: phone, tablet or laptop. Once you click JOIN NOW, it will take you to the enrollment screen where you will enter your basic info and payment. After you submit, you will be emailed a link to join the class!

What program will I need to make this work?Move The Beat is using a platform called Zoom. If you have used the program before, it will automatically log you in after you click the link in your email. If you are new to Zoom, it is super easy to navigate. After you click the link in your email, it will ask you how you would like to install the program. You can use the .com if you are on a computer or your app store if you are on your phone or tablet. Zoom will prompt you step by step until it is up and ready to go! (step by step instructions below)

Do I have to pay for this?The program Zoom is completely free for students! When you click JOIN NOW, it will bring you to the enrollment screen where you will sign up for class as usual. You may pay class-by-class, register for a whole series, and any class as single or as a couple.

I know someone who would love this class, but they are new to dance/Move The Beat; can they join?Absolutely! We encourage everyone to send their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, anyone, this website. Dance is a wonderful way to get up and moving while lifting our spirits! People can join either class when they can, and no equipment or partner is necessary!

1. After clicking the link in your email, you will be brought to the screen below. You will want to select Download from Google Play (or Download from Apple Store if you are using an iPhone)

2. Follow the prompts to download the free app from your App Store

3. After the program is installed, select OPEN and you will be brought to Zoom's home screen

4. Now that the program is installed on your device, you can go back to the email and click the dance class link. It will bring you right into class and look like this

5. Enter your name and make sure you 'Allow Access' for the following prompts to ensure you will be able to use the video and the audio during class

6. Now you are ready to rock 'n roll! Please select Call via Device Audio so you can be heard, and select Start Video so you can be seen!

Other Tips: ​~If you do not have the prompts on the bottom of your screen, tap the screen which should bring them up.~Find a stable surface at waist to shoulder level to prop your device on. As you back away, your teacher will have a better 'full body' view. Use the 'camera flip' option in the upper left hand corner if needed.​~Swipe from right to left to see your teacher and fellow students if you are in a group class!~Once class is going, your teacher may mute participants to reduce background noise. Swipe from left to right to ask a direct question or select the 'More' option to raise your hand.~When logging into future classes, you will skip steps 1-4 and be brought right to the class screen!